Jan 21, 2025 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Local Resources
Law Enforcement on Hooves: Mounted Units at Home in Ocala’s Horse Country by Cynthia McFarland It’s only fitting that hoof beats be heard in the heart of Ocala. The revival of a mounted unit for the Ocala Police Department has made that happen once again. In October...
Oct 16, 2024 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Local Resources, Sell
Seminole Feed : Hometown Feed Mill Celebrates 90 Years of Serving Ocala by Cynthia McFarland Our country boasts one of the world’s largest animal feed industries. Nearly 6,000 manufacturing facilities produce over 284 million tons of feed and pet food annually. The...
Feb 23, 2024 | All, Community Spotlight, Equestrian, Local Resources, Uncategorized
The Black Stallion Reading Project (BSRP) started at Ocala Horse Alliance (OHA) in 2020 with the mission of not only encouraging kids to improve and develop their reading skills, but also to fall in love with the written word and understand its connections to the...
Nov 8, 2023 | All, Community Spotlight, Equestrian
Photo courtesy of Andy Seiler Andy Seiler : Faith, Family and Florida Heritage by Cynthia McFarland When the National Finals Rodeo kicks off in Las Vegas on December 7, a familiar voice will be heard in the announcer’s booth. PRCA Rodeo Announcer Ocala’s own Andy...
Jun 7, 2023 | All, Community Spotlight, Equestrian
Drill Team Offers One-of-a-Kind Riding Opportunity by Cynthia McFarland Ask a dozen horse owners why they ride, and you’ll likely come away with as many different answers. The enduring partnership between horse and rider remains a common passion. Throughout the many...
Apr 17, 2023 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala
Throughout its decades-long history in Marion County, the Florida Horse Park has served Ocala by hosting a diverse array of equestrian shows, as well as all manner of community events and expos. This month we talked with Jason Reynolds, the Park’s Executive Director,...